Frank V. Ross is a true American independent: his playfully meandering films are blatantly low-cost affairs with a precise style that reflects the filmmaker’s control. While essentially character studies, Ross’ movies draw you into the flow of behavior with an observational technique that recalls Robert Altman; the narrative emerges from watching people go about their [...]

‘American Bomber‘, a feature film about an ex-soldier who journeys to New York City to become a suicide bomber, will screen in competition at the 7th annual Manhattan Film Festival. The controversial plot includes an in-depth look into the mind of a would-be American suicide bomber. “American Bomber is a terrifyingly accurate portrayal of the [...]

The Film Society of Lincoln Center has announced additional guests for the on-going FREE Summer Talks series, which kicked off in May with ‘Before Midnight‘ director Richard Linklater, actors Julie Delpy and Ethan Hawke. On Sunday, July 14 at 5PM ‘Only God Forgives‘ Director Nicolas Winding Refn will participate in a Summer Talk followed by [...]

When ‘Salma‘, a young Muslim girl in a south Indian village, was 13 years old, her family locked her up for 25 years, forbidding her to study and forcing her into marriage. During that time, words were Salma’s salvation. She began covertly composing poems on scraps of paper and, through an intricate system, was able [...]

Solvan ‘Slick The Misfit’ Naim is one of New York’s Hip-Hop music world’s fastest rising stars. The cinema world is soon about to be awed by this raw new talent.   After a successful world premiere at the Palm Beach International Film Festival, SLI Entertainment’s Feature Film ‘Full Circle‘ makes its New York City debut at [...]